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Who We Are

Our commitment is to our people.

Chugach Alaska Corporation was formed in 1972 under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA). Instead of the reservations used extensively in other parts of the United States, ANCSA established a system of corporate ownership of assets to ensure long-term profitability and financial independence for Alaska Natives. Because of this mission, our responsibility goes beyond maintaining a healthy bottom line; it is also our duty to provide ongoing opportunities for our 2,500 shareholders of Aleut, Eskimo and Indian heritage and work to preserve our culture and traditions for future generations.

Mission Statement

Committed to profitability, celebration of our heritage, and ownership of our Lands.

At Chugach, we believe that people are the drivers of our company, from our shareholders to our customers to our employees. We work to build long-term relationships based on trust. We do what we say we will do. Our purpose is bigger than profit-making: we strive to be an inspiration and role model to other indigenous peoples by preserving our culture and protecting the Lands of our shareholders.

Values

In keeping with its Alaska Native heritage, Chugach will:

Always promote and protect cultural values of its shareholders while fulfilling its vision to remain financially sound.

As a company Chugach will:

Create an excellent business reputation by putting the customer first.

Make sound, timely decisions.

Promote open and truthful communication at all levels of the organization without political retribution or consequences.

Build shareholders’ confidence through effective leadership.

Speak with one honest voice to all stakeholders.

Promote responsible development while supporting a clean, healthy environment.

Devote time and resources to the professional development of shareholders.

As an employer Chugach will:

Devote time and resources to the professional growth of employees.

Value and respect truthful communication in all instances.

Create a desired place to work, which highly values employees and respects individual differences.

Insist that leaders at all levels “walk the talk”.

Respect the talents, opinions, and performance of people who work for the company.